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Porto Vintage 2011 75cl

DOC | Porto | Douro | Portugal
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Critics scores
99 By Robert Parker
98 By Wine Spectator
95 By James Suckling
The Fonseca 2011 is typically more forthcoming on the nose compared to the bashful Croft: a strident bouquet with lifted scents of freshly picked blackberries, kirsch, crushed stone and a dash of Hoi Sin and oyster sauce. It is very well-defined, very focused and direct. The palate is silky smooth with not a rough edge in sight, though not a typically voluptuous Fonseca because of the keen thread of acidity and the structure that lends this mighty Port wonderful backbone. A slight viscosity on the finish lacquers the tongue and indicates a core of sweet fruit is ticking away underneath that will surely explode several years after bottling. A tincture of salted licorice on the aftertaste is very attractive. This will turn out to become an outstanding Fonseca, the growing season taming its exuberance with spectacular results. So much potential, but just 6,000 cases were produced. Tasted May 2013.
Producer
Fonseca's
Amongst the upper echelons of vintage Port houses, Fonseca consistently produces top-of-the-line quality wines. A name, most experienced Port drinkers know well, Fonseca was first released in 1840 with their inaugural bottle of Vintage Port. This legendary move marked the beginning of a long and prosperous road for the brand. Today, this benchmark producer is owned by Taylor-Fladgate group, but still managed by family - Adrian Bridge and his wife Natsha, daughter of former owner Alistair Robertson. Crafted by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, these wines are artfully designed by David Guimaraens and cultivated in the Cruzeiro and Santo António quintas of the Pinhão Valley, as well as their more recent holding in the Távora Valley, Quinta do Panascal. The culmination of long-lived craftsmanship and skill, alongside the teams’ passion and creativity has made Fonseca the most popular Port producer in the world. Each of their wines carry the distinctive house style, defined by their seductive complexity, fruity opulence and most of all, their link to Duoro Valley’s spectacular terroir.